Nursing Nutrition NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 3.
Which foods should be omitted from the diet of a client who has gout?
A. Eggs and cheese
B. Lobster and liver
C. Bread and peanut butter
D. Apricots and melons
Explanation: Lobster and liver are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels, exacerbating gout. Eggs, cheese, bread, peanut butter, apricots, and melons are low in purines.
Question 2 of 3.
A pregnant woman asks the nurse for help in planning her diet to include iron sources. Which suggestion would be best?
A. Be sure to eat at least one egg white a day.
B. Drink orange juice with your morning egg.
C. Drink milk with every meal.
D. A peanut butter sandwich is a good snack.
Explanation: Orange juice contains vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption from foods like eggs. Egg whites, milk, and peanut butter are not significant iron sources.
Question 3 of 3.
A low-residue diet is ordered for an adult. The nurse knows the client understands the diet when which foods are selected?
A. Spinach salad and roast beef
B. Mashed potatoes and chicken
C. Green beans and pork chop
D. Lettuce salad and spaghetti
Explanation: A low-residue diet minimizes fiber. Mashed potatoes and chicken are low in fiber, unlike spinach, green beans, and lettuce, which are high-fiber foods.
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